The door lock knob can be realigned
(only when the battery charge has been
restored) as follows:
❒press button
on the key;
❒press the
locking/unlocking button
on the dashboard;
❒opening the door by inserting the key
in the front door pawl;
❒operate the internal door handle.
6)
Opening/closing
mechanism initialisation
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
❒close all the doors;
❒press the
button on the key or the
button on the dashboard;
❒press the
button on the key or the
button on the dashboard.
IMPORTANT
4) Always use this device when
carrying children.
5) After engaging the device on both
rear doors, check for proper
engagement by trying to open a
rear door with the internal handle.
6) If the child lock was engaged and
the previously described locking
procedure carried out, operating
the internal opening handle will
not open the door, just the
realignment of the lock knob. To
open the door, pull the external
handle. The door central
locking/unlocking button
is not
disabled by the engagement of
the emergency lock.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
These operate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR-ON and for about 3
minutes after turning the key to STOP
or removing it if one of the front doors is
open.
The buttons are located in the door
panel trim fig. 62 (the driver side door
panel can be used to operate all the
windows).
An anti-pinch device operates when the
front and rear windows are raised.
23)
CONTROLS
Driver side front door
fig. 62
❒A: front left window opening/closing;
“continuous automatic” operation
during window opening/closing
stage;
❒B: front right window opening/
closing; “continuous automatic”
operation during window
opening/closing stage;
❒C: enabling/disabling of rear door
electric window controls;
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IMPORTANT With ignition key at STOP
or removed, the electric windows
remain active for about 3 minutes and
are deactivated when a door is opened.
IMPORTANT With the anti-crush
system, when the
button on the
remote control is pressed for longer
than 2 seconds the windows will open,
whilst if the
button is pressed for
longer than 2 seconds the windows will
close.
IMPORTANT
7) The system conforms to the
2000/4/EC standard concerning
the safety of passengers leaning
out of the passenger
compartment.
WARNING
23) Incorrect use of the electric
windows may be dangerous.
Before and during their operation,
ensure that any passengers are
not at risk from the moving glass
either by personal objects getting
caught in the mechanism or by
being hit by it directly. When
leaving the car, always remove
the key from the ignition to
prevent accidental operation of
the electric windows from being a
hazard for those still on board.
Electric window system
initialisation
The system must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the
relevant protection fuse is blown.
Initialisation procedure:
❒fully close the window to initialise
manually;
❒after the window has reached the
upper end of travel, hold the up
button pressed for at least one
second.For versions/markets where provided,
after there has been no power supply
for the control units (battery replaced or
disconnected or protection fuses for
the electric window control units
replaced), the automatic operation of
the windows must be restored.
The restoration procedure must be
performed as described below with the
doors closed:
❒completely open the driver's door
window keeping the operating button
pressed for at least three seconds
after the (lower) end of travel position
is reached;
❒completely raise the driver side
window and hold the button down for
at least 3 seconds once the (upper)
end of travel position has been
reached;
❒proceed in the same way as
described in points 1 and 2 for the
passenger side door;
❒make sure that the initialisation is
correct by checking that the windows
work automatically.
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The luggage compartment unlocking is
electrically operated and is deactivated
when the car is in motion.
OPENING
When unlocked, the luggage
compartment can be opened from
outside the car by pressing the electric
logo fig. 63 until a click, which indicates
unlocking, is heard or by pressing the
button on the key.
The direction indicators will blink twice
and an internal light will switch on when
the luggage compartment is opened:
the light will go out automatically when
the luggage compartment is closed.
The light switches off automatically after
a few minutes if the luggage
compartment is left open.Emergency opening
from the inside
To carry out the emergency opening
from the inside of the car, remove
the rear seat head restraints,
completely fold down the rear seats
(see paragraph “Extending the luggage
compartment”), then press on lever A
fig. 64.
CLOSING
Lower the tailgate, pressing near the
lock until you hear it click into place.
There are handles A fig. 65 inside
the tailgate to allow it to be closed more
easily.
IMPORTANT Before closing the
luggage compartment make sure that
you have the keys since the luggage
compartment is automatically locked.LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
INITIALISATION
IMPORTANT If the battery is
disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the luggage compartment
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
❒close all the doors and the luggage
compartment;
❒Press button
on the key;
❒Press button
on the key.63A0K0068
64A0K0583
65A0K0584
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberExterior lights failure
The warning light switches on when a fault is
detected on one of the following lights:
❒daytime running lights (DRL)
❒side lights
❒direction indicators
❒rear fog lights
❒number plate lights
The fault relating to these lights may be caused
by: one or more blown fuses, one or more blown
bulbs or a broken electrical connection.Check, and if necessary replace the fuses
involved, in accordance with the "Fuse
replacement" paragraph, in chapter "In an
emergency". If this does not resolve the fault,
check, and if necessary replace, the bulbs
involved, in accordance with the "External bulb
replacement" paragraph, in chapter "In an
emergency".
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership, for a
comprehensive check of the electrical system.
amberREAR FOG LIGHTS
This warning light comes on when the rear fog
lights are switched on.
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SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY
Symbol on the
displayWhat it means What to do
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
On some versions the display will show a
message + symbol if the fuel cut-off intervenes.For the procedure to restore the fuel cut-off
system see the “Controls" paragraph in the
"Knowing your vehicle" section. If it is still not
possible to restore the fuel supply, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
On versions equipped with reconfigurable
multifunction display, a message and a symbol
will appear on the display when the outside
temperature falls to or below 3°C.
On versions with “Multifunction display” only the
dedicated message is shown.
IMPORTANT In the event of outside temperature
sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are
replaced by dashes.
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE
On some versions the display will show a
message + symbol if there is a fault in the brake
lights.The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a
blown protection fuse or an interruption of the
electrical connection.
DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a
message + symbol if there is a fault in the dusk
sensor.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault
fixed as soon as possible.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the 00 800
2532 4200 freephone number to
search the nearest Alfa Romeo
Authorised Network.STARTING THE ENGINE .................164
REPLACING A WHEEL ...................165
"FIX&GO AUTOMATIC" KIT .............170
CHANGING A BULB .......................173
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS......177
INTERIOR BULB REPLACEMENT ...180
REPLACING FUSES........................181
BATTERY RECHARGING ................191
RAISING THE CAR..........................192
TOWING THE CAR .........................192
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123) Always indicate that the tyre
was repaired using the quick
tyre repair kit. Give the booklet to
the technicians who will be
handling the tyre that was treated
using the kit.
124) Repair is not possible if the
wheel rim is damaged (groove
is deformed, causing air to
escape). Do not remove foreign
bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
125) Do not operate the compressor
for longer than 20 minutes
consecutively. Risk of
overheating. The kit is not suitable
for definitive repairs, so the
repaired tyres may only be used
temporarily.126) The bottle contains ethylene
glycol and latex: it may cause
an allergic reaction. It is harmful if
swallowed. It is irritant for the
eyes. It may cause sensitisation if
inhaled or on contact. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and
clothes. In the event of contact,
rinse immediately with plenty
of water. If ingested, do not
induce vomiting. Rinse out your
mouth, drink large quantities
of water and seek immediate
medical attention. Keep out of the
reach of children. The product
must not be used by asthmatics.
Do not inhale the vapours during
insertion and suction. Call a
doctor immediately if allergic
reactions are noted. Store the
bottle in its proper compartment,
away from sources of heat. The
sealant fluid has an expiry date.
Replace the bottle containing
out-of-date sealant fluid.CHANGING A BULB
28)
127) 128) 129)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
❒Before changing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
❒replace blown bulbs with others of
the same type and power;
❒after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment;
❒when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before changing the bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the
paragraph “If a fuse blows” in this
chapter.
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IMPORTANT When the weather is cold
or damp or after heavy rain or washing,
the surface of headlights or rear lights,
may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is
a natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside
of the glass which does not indicate a
fault and does not compromise the
normal operation of lighting devices.
The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from
the centre of the diffuser, extending
progressively towards the edges.
IMPORTANT
28) Halogen bulbs must be handled
by holding the metallic part only.
Touching the transparent part
of the bulb with your fingers may
reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the
lifespan of the bulb. In the case
of accidental contact, rub the
lamp with a cloth and spirit and
leave to dry.
WARNING
127) Changes or repairs to the
electrical system carried out
incorrectly and without due
consideration for the technical
specifications of the system may
lead to malfunctioning and
generate a fire hazard.
128) Halogen bulbs contain
pressurised gas. If they break,
glass fragments could fly
everywhere.
129) Due to the high supply voltage,
gas discharge bulbs (Bi-Xenon)
should only be replaced by
specialised personnel: danger of
death! Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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IN AN EMERGENCY